Chapter 407 One of you must die!

Jiang Yun's transmission caused Elder Liu Lan to be slightly stunned.

"Kill one person?"

She muttered inwardly.

She originally thought this Grand Tutor Dongxuan would agree to the proposal of crippling their beasts.

She didn't expect.

This young Grand Tutor was even more ruthless than she had imagined.

Even more assertive.

Directly demanding a life.

Elder Liu Lan's gaze fell on Jiang Yun, looking through that silver-white mask.

She seemed to see those calm and deep eyes beneath the mask.

sixteen years old.

Amethyst-rank Beast Tamer.

Yet he could stir up the winds and clouds of Black Rock City, cause four major forces to collapse, make the Huang Family back down, and make the three Meteor Tier 9 Peak Old Ancestors kneel and beg for mercy.

This Heart-Nature, these methods, this decisiveness in killing...

"I have truly underestimated this Great Master Dong Xuan."

Elder Liu Lan sighed inwardly.

She had seen countless Geniuses, but one like Jiang Yun, who had such Heart-Nature and means at sixteen years old, was truly Rare.

Moreover, the other party's mind was extremely clear.

"What? Does Elder Liu find it difficult?"

Jiang Yun's transmission rang out again, his tone calm but carrying a hint of being beyond question.

Elder Liu Lan smiled beautifully and replied via transmission.

"It's not difficult. As you wish."

She paused and added: "However, this Elder will not kill them directly for the time being. I will first let them know the consequences of offending you."

Jiang Yun did not reply.

Elder Liu Lan turned around, her gaze falling on the wretched figures of Jin Buhuan, Old Ghost Bai, and Old Granny Han.

Her eyes were cold, as if looking at three corpses.

"You three."

She spoke, her voice clear and cold, but carrying a hair-raising killing intent.

"Since you were so disrespectful to Master Jiang, then all of you shall die."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire scene fell into a deathly silence.

Then, it erupted into a commotion.

"What?! This Elder of the Liu Family! She wants to kill all three?!"

"Three Meteor Tier 9 Peak experts, killed just like that?!"

"Those are Old Ancestor-level figures of the Jin, Bai, and Han families! If she kills them, isn't she afraid of the three families' retaliation?"

"The Liu Family is a Hidden Family, what retaliation would they fear? Even the three families combined are no match for the Liu Family!"

"That shouldn't be right either? Even for the Liu Family, it's impossible to kill the Old Ancestor-level figures of three families so recklessly, right?!"

"My god... what exactly is the identity of this new City Lord? A Eclipsing Moon Rank expert of the Liu Family is actually going to kill three Meteor Tier 9 Peak experts for him?!"

"Crazy, crazy, the world has simply gone crazy!"

Everyone was so shocked they couldn't speak; some widened their eyes, some opened their mouths wide, and some even slumped to the ground in fear.

They thought Elder Liu Lan's appearance was shocking enough.

They didn't expect that something even more shocking was yet to come.

For this young man, the Liu Family would actually not hesitate to fall out with three second-rate families to kill their Old Ancestors?!

Who exactly is this young man?!

In a corner of the plaza, the three old men also frowned slightly.

"The Liu Family is actually going to move against those three for this young man?"

The old man with the goatee frowned deeply.

"This is no small matter. Killing the three families' Old Ancestors is equivalent to declaring war on the Jin, Bai, and Han families simultaneously."

"Although the Liu Family is a Hidden Family, if they form a deep blood feud with the three families combined, they won't be that easy to deal with."

The Bald Elder said in a heavy voice.

"Elder Liu Lan wouldn't be unaware of this logic."

"Unless..."

The Third Old Man stroked his beard, his gaze falling on Jiang Yun.

"This young man's value is worth the Liu Family taking this risk."

"Who exactly is he?"

The three old men looked at each other, seeing deep confusion and curiosity in each other's eyes.

On the high platform, the faces of Jin Buhuan, Old Ghost Bai, and Old Granny Han changed completely the moment they heard Elder Liu Lan's words.

"What?!"

"All... all die?!"

"No! Please, no!"

The three were so scared their legs went weak, and they slumped directly onto the ground.

That bit of arrogance, that bit of unwillingness, and that bit of inability to lose face from earlier.

In the face of death, it all vanished like smoke.

They were Meteor Tier 9 Peak experts, Old Ancestors of second-rate families, existences that countless people looked up to.

But facing the Eclipsing Moon Rank Elder Liu Lan, they didn't even have the qualification to resist.

If Elder Liu Lan wanted to kill them, it was as simple as crushing three ants.

"Senior Liu! Senior Liu, have mercy!"

Jin Buhuan was the first to speak, his voice trembling.

"We really didn't know this young man was a distinguished guest of your Liu Family! We were wrong! We were truly wrong!"

Old Ghost Bai also hurriedly kowtowed.

"We beg Senior Liu for mercy! We will leave right now and never set foot in Black Rock City again! If we see this young man in the future, we will take the long way around!"

Old Granny Han turned directly to Jiang Yun, kowtowing like a woodpecker.

"Master Jiang! Master Jiang, have mercy! We were blind and failed to recognize Mt. Tai, offending you. We beg for your great magnanimity to spare our dog lives!"

The three lay on the ground, their foreheads hitting the floor with thumping sounds. Where was there even a hint of the majesty of Meteor Tier 9 Peak experts?

Just a moment ago, they were high and mighty, looking down on Jiang Yun with disdain.

Now, they knelt before Jiang Yun like three stray dogs, wagging their tails and begging for pity.

This scene left everyone present dumbfounded.

"This... this is too dramatic, isn't it?"

"Just now they said they were going to kill the new City Lord, and now they've turned around to kneel and beg for mercy?"

"This is the gap in strength! In front of a Eclipsing Moon Rank expert, what does Meteor Tier 9 Peak even count for?!"

"They deserve it! Let them be arrogant! Now they know fear, don't they?"

"In the end, strength is respected!"

"If it weren't for the City Lord's current power, he probably would have been killed by these three just now."

The crowd discussed animatedly; some were gloating, some were cheering, and some were secretly alarmed.

On the high platform.

Jiang Yun looked at the three kneeling on the ground and was also taken aback.

Didn't I say to kill one person?

Why did Elder Liu Lan suddenly say she would kill all three of them?

Was she setting some kind of trap for him?

But on second thought, even if all three were killed, Jiang Yun felt it would be even better.

These three wanted to kill him just now; they deserved to die.

Moreover, killing them would better deter those forces watching from the shadows.

Jiang Yun looked at the three and smiled coldly.

"Didn't you want to kill me just now?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

"What, now that you know you're no match for me, you want to beg for mercy?"

He paused, his tone becoming even colder.

"Why should I not kill you? You three were hell-bent on putting me to death just now!"

Hearing this, Jin Buhuan and the other two were filled with regret.

They regretted it!

They regretted making a move rashly without investigating clearly, regretted underestimating this young man, and regretted not begging for mercy directly earlier instead of being indecisive.

Now it was great; Elder Liu Lan wanted to kill all three of them, and they didn't even have a chance to beg for mercy anymore.

"Master Jiang! We were truly wrong!"

Jin Buhuan kowtowed and said: "We beg you to speak with Senior Liu and spare our lives! We are willing to pay any price!"

Old Ghost Bai also hurriedly said: "Yes, Master Jiang! We are willing to compensate you! Spirit crystals, treasures, Heaven And Earth Treasures, we will give you whatever you want!"

Old Granny Han was even more direct.

"Master Jiang, my Han Family is willing to follow your lead from now on! We will do whatever you tell us to do!"

"I beg you to spare my life today!"

The three kowtowed while begging for mercy, looking extremely wretched.

Just now they were disdainful and hesitant about whether to bow their heads to a junior.

Now, they wished they could bury their heads in the ground.

Jiang Yun raised an eyebrow and sent a transmission to Elder Liu Lan.

"Elder Liu, didn't you just say they couldn't be easily killed? Why did you say you'd kill all three of them as soon as you opened your mouth?"

Elder Liu Lan's transmission reply came quickly, with a hint of a smile.

"This Elder is merely giving Grand Tutor Dongxuan a way out."

"A way out?"

"This Elder can see through Grand Tutor Dongxuan's thoughts."

Elder Liu Lan transmitted.

"Grand Tutor Dongxuan wants to use this Elder's deterrent power to intimidate these people and those eyes and forces peering from the shadows. Since that's the case, the authority to kill to establish dominance naturally still needs to be held in your hands, Grand Tutor Dongxuan."

Hearing this, Jiang Yun frowned slightly, feeling a bit alarmed in his heart.

He didn't expect his thoughts to be seen through by this Elder Liu Lan all at once.

These old monsters who had lived for countless years truly had deep thoughts.

She not only saw through his thoughts but also did him a favor.

By handing over the authority to kill and establish dominance to him, she let him deal with these three in his capacity as the City Lord.

This way, the deterrent effect would be even better.

Those forces watching from the shadows would not see the Liu Family's forceful killing.

But rather Jiang Yun.

The new City Lord of Black Rock City deciding life and death with a single word.

This was the true way to kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.

"Elder Liu is very thoughtful."

Jiang Yun transmitted, his tone carrying some gratitude.

"No need to be polite."

Elder Liu Lan replied.

"This Elder is just going with the flow. Master Jiang, the rest is up to you."

"Whomever you say to kill, I shall kill."

The transmission ended.

Elder Liu Lan's tone was extremely indifferent.

As if those she was about to kill were not some Falling Star Rank Rank 9 experts.

But rather like kicking an ant on the side of the road to death.

Jiang Yun's gaze fell back on the three kneeling on the ground.

He spoke, his voice not loud, but forceful.

"You three have already offended this City Lord. You caused this City Lord to lose face at today's Announcement Ceremony."

His tone was cold, like ice from the nine netherworlds.

"If I were to spare you just like that, how will this City Lord establish authority in Black Rock City in the future? How will I establish authority in the Bone Burial Area?"

Hearing this, the hearts of Jin Buhuan and the others turned cold.

It was over.

This young man truly intended to kill them.

"Therefore."

"However, if I really were to kill all three of you... it would also mean this City Lord is too lacking in human touch..."

Jiang Yun paused, his gaze sweeping over the three.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

"How about this!"

"One of you three must die. As for who dies, you can discuss it among yourselves."

As soon as these words were spoken, the scene erupted once again.

"What? One must die?!"

"And he's letting them discuss it themselves?"

"This is making them kill each other!"

"Brilliant! Truly brilliant! Killing without shedding blood!"

"This new City Lord's methods are too ruthless!"

Everyone was shocked beyond measure, and the gaze they directed at Jiang Yun held a bit more awe and fear.

In the corner of the plaza, the expressions of the three old men also changed slightly.

"Making one of the three die..."

The old man with the goatee muttered to himself.

"This move is ruthless enough."

"No matter who dies, the remaining two will hate each other to death."

The Bald Elder said in a heavy voice.

"The competition between the three families will collapse without even being attacked."

"This youth is not simple."

The Third Old Man stroked his beard, his eyes full of appreciation.

"He has courage, insight, bravery, and strategy. Having him in charge of Black Rock City might be a good thing."

On the high platform.

Jiang Yun looked at the three kneeling on the ground and smiled coldly.

"You three discuss it well among yourselves."

"Who will come forward to meet their death?"

Hearing this, the faces of Jin Buhuan, Old Ghost Bai, and Old Granny Han turned pale as they looked at each other.

Just moments ago, the three of them were allies with a common enemy.

Wanting to put this young man before them to death.

Now...

They had to discuss which of the three of them would go to their death...